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Hall
2 km²
Daily life in Hall is shaped by a mature community with a strong focus on home and family. It is a far older area than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and families with children. This is a wealthy pocket where many residents own their homes outright and enjoy high typical incomes. The community is largely residential, characterized by spacious detached houses and a peaceful, established atmosphere.
Hall's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the ACT and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (86.9%), which is far below the territory and national averages for overseas birth. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritages here.
English is the primary language for 93.3% of the community. While 5.4% use another language at home, this is far below the figures for the ACT and Australia.
About 44% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 51%.
The area is highly qualified, with 37.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 71.2% of residents have completed Year 12.
Hall is a high-income area where 42.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $3,208 is well above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.6% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the territory average.
Residents are very active in their community, with 25.1% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.1% of people providing support to others.
First Nations residents in Hall have a typical personal income of $1,249, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 42, much older than the national average of 24.
Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 67.6% of households.
Ownership is very high, with 50.5% of homes owned outright. Detached houses are the norm here, and 82.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41% owning two and 25.7% owning three.
The population is relatively stable, with only 29% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include public administration, safety, and professional services, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.
While the assault rate is much lower than most areas, burglary and motor vehicle theft are much higher. The overall recorded offence rate is higher than in most similar areas.
While residents are all within a short walk of a park, none live within 15 minutes of groceries or health services. This results in a walkability score that is well below the territory average.